Belper vs Swarkestone — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Belper

DE56 · Derbyshire

93

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences39
  • Public order11
  • Shoplifting10

Swarkestone

DE73 · Derbyshire

15

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences4
  • Other theft3
  • Anti-social behaviour3

Swarkestone has less crime — 15 vs 93 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Belper recorded substantially more crime than Swarkestone in April 2026 — 93 incidents compared to 15, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Belper sees higher rates of Public order (11) and Shoplifting (10), while Swarkestone has more Other theft (3) and Anti-social behaviour (3). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Belper or Swarkestone safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Swarkestone recorded fewer crimes than Belper — 15 vs 93 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Swarkestone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Belper and Swarkestone?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Belper saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Swarkestone had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Swarkestone recorded fewer total crimes (15 vs 93).

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